First performance of the song on BBC1's Top of the Pops programme, following its climb to number 23 in the UK charts. Originally broadcast on 9 February 1989.
A rarity to hear fantastic quality vocals live on TOTP. Love his voice so much, he really was outstanding. I love the confident vibes, range and maturity of his voice. I could playback over and over...never stop looking for Linda..... I used to play this on my cassette on my gettoblaster!! So 80s!!!! Xxxx
Amazing song, one of my favourites from the eighties to this day and always will be. I was 19 in 1989 and really loved the song and seeing it on TOTP while living in Leicester and studying at the university. The video is brilliant too in telling the story of the lyrics. I used to play it on repeat several times in a row. Pat Kane's voice is first class!
Lost my darling Linda to an aortic aneurysm in 2000. Although the narrative is completely different,this song makes me tearful whenever I hear it. Miss you darling xx
i am also a Linda,and i did run away from my husband and went down to the central station,in Newcastle,i was so unhappy,i met a lady that chatted to me and i poured my heart out to her,she said come on with me im meeting friends in town,even though i wasnt dressed for town just trackies on at the time,i went along met her friends had a good night and a few drinks,then shared a taxi home with her,she was so kind and i havent met her since..i did divorce my husband and im in a better place now..single still but happy..could do with the arms of a man around me at times,but there you go..this song brings back so many memories for me on that cold lonely night all those years ago..cie la vie..
S.D. James my sister and I used to love TOTP purely for its poor miming. Best is when it fades out too quickly on the backing track or when the singer has done the main and the backing vocals in a studio then on stage get in a muddle as the backing and main vocals are close together. Funny AF
It’s a treat to have someone play/sing live. These days on tv, they refer to people as ‘performing live’. Idk if there’s a clip on UA-cam but the funniest mime was Owen Paul on Pebble Mill with ‘you’re my favourite waste of time’ and also Robson Green and Jerome? Were miming dreadfully on breakfast TV back in the nineties, hilarious but I’m going to see if I can find a link to Owen Paul for you
Here ya go! It was at a time when I’d left school and was slobbing around as some 16 year olds did and happened to be watching this as it was on. So funny m.ua-cam.com/video/2bXIL0DTJGo/v-deo.html enjoy
I seen them in the O2 ABC Glasgow (before it burned) several years back although I can very vividly recall that night! must be great music and company. God bless the Kanes.
+sudhindra srinivas One can count February 9 1989 to the decade of the 80s. Although the 80s started 1978 regarding pop music Looking for Linda sounds funky as the 80s to me, not like the 90s. Maybe one can sense a style of late 80s here.
When this was released my mate and I knew two Linda’s , one was a teaser the other when ever i danced with her she had orgasms on the dance floor sheer bliss but I lost contact years ago
Here I am in 2018. My birth name was Lynda and I fucken hated this song. When I was at college, we used to go to the pub at dinner times which is where I first heard this. I was on a mechanics course and so I was the only girl, they started singing this to me #cringefest Great memories of EMTEC NOTTINGHAM, the regional RTITB training centre
MMMMM let me think, who is named Linda, smokes packs of ciggys, and refers to him in doors, oh thats right most of the UK female population, great marketing on this song, i would say, relates to at least 99% of women in the uk in 1989, don't even get me started on the lady in red by chris de burgh, why not just name a song called lady with a dish cloth, that would have really sold millions.
Halloweenville there aren’t that many Linda’s about though. I was born as Lynda in 1970 (changed by deed poll since) but Linda was a name for women the generation before mine. Friends mums were Linda. When I married my first husband and took his surname I was the 3rd one with the same name in the family. My mother in law was Linda and my father in laws sister was Linda too (my 1st hubbys aunty), we all had the same surname but I was much younger with my name spelt as Lynda cos my mother was a snob. So apart from all of us who were Lynda/Linda Frearson’s, there aren’t many
I see all these tales of Linda’s. I used to know a Linda. Abducted her from outside Camden Town station. Then she escaped and here I am stuck in a putrid prison cell with massive Marvin for the next ten years. Oh well 😔. At least I’ve got a roof over my head. Martins not tall or fat by the way 😉. Looking out for Martin I am!!!
Short lived burst of fame, now forgotten, probably turn up on some 80s package deal with 10 other forgotten bands to make some much needed cash. I saw one of those 80s package tours, absolutely dreadful with most of the original band members replaced and the rest just miming to old hits
Still a great band in 2024....😊
A rarity to hear fantastic quality vocals live on TOTP. Love his voice so much, he really was outstanding. I love the confident vibes, range and maturity of his voice. I could playback over and over...never stop looking for Linda..... I used to play this on my cassette on my gettoblaster!! So 80s!!!! Xxxx
Amazing song, one of my favourites from the eighties to this day and always will be. I was 19 in 1989 and really loved the song and seeing it on TOTP while living in Leicester and studying at the university. The video is brilliant too in telling the story of the lyrics. I used to play it on repeat several times in a row. Pat Kane's voice is first class!
That's live no autotune, stunning vocals...stunnin voice
One of the VERY rare live performances that is actually in tune. Such a good group.
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Ditto
Always thought he has such a beautiful distinctive voice. So underrated.
What a INCREDIBLE voice
One of the best ever pop bands. Extremely underrated
That's a hard song to sing but what a voice sings it beautifully
Such a wonderful performance. Pat can really sing. Fantastic vocals here
Here i am , 💕 aww love this song what a voice xx
oh that vocal! Pure talent, no bullshit.
One of my faves. lost touch with my best friend linda from paisley and 12 years later we got together and fell in love .true story
DESTINY
Lost my darling Linda to an aortic aneurysm in 2000. Although the narrative is completely different,this song makes me tearful whenever I hear it. Miss you darling xx
paul munt i am sorry..
paul munt I am very sorry for your loss x 🙏💕
Sorry for your loss my friend
Keep ur chin up ! Unfortunately I know what u r going through ! Not fun is it ?
So sorry Paul I know you hurt does time heal not sure best wishes take care x
Live vocals at a time when everyone else was lip synching.
Superb.👌
I think they mostly all did miming!
He'd just be able to find Linda on Facebook these days.
😂 he would get hacked, like me 😅
Vocal mastery and just joy to listen to.
i am also a Linda,and i did run away from my husband and went down to the central station,in Newcastle,i was so unhappy,i met a lady that chatted to me and i poured my heart out to her,she said come on with me im meeting friends in town,even though i wasnt dressed for town just trackies on at the time,i went along met her friends had a good night and a few drinks,then shared a taxi home with her,she was so kind and i havent met her since..i did divorce my husband and im in a better place now..single still but happy..could do with the arms of a man around me at times,but there you go..this song brings back so many memories for me on that cold lonely night all those years ago..cie la vie..
wow!! have you ever managed to get in touch with her sense????? please say yes x
bless :-) x
Linda Wallace hi there from Ireland
hi there from Ireland
did you buy a packet of ciggies for 35 quid?
Im listening and feel transported back when things were possible.
Like getting off the sofa without groaning
I totally understand your comment x
Wow fab voice, magic tune.
Loved this song as a child 😊
fantastic vocal this is music
Such a soulful vocal - it is such a pleasure to hear this song! I have always really liked it! (And I hope they found Linda)
He's still looking.
Memories.
When this song came out, I had a very good friend called Linda but she moved away. A year later I met a Lynda - we've been married for 24 years.
wonderful track from the boys, great live!! 89 what a yr for music...
great band great voice totally underrated
Still sounds great today♡
One word= fantastic!!!
Everyone used to mime in those days,but these guys chose to sing live,testament as to how great they were,sorry are👍👍
Love this song me and Linda grew up in foxbar paisley 42 yrs later still together wat a team
what a fab vocal a class act
Love that band xxxxx
This is wonderful, they are even better live!, one of the best live performances on TOTP. Great song from a great band
Fantastic....The guy singing backing vocals played guitar in the band that played at my wedding....fact.....Good stuff...
Pure quality
One gorgeous song from 1989. great live performance.
I love Hue and Cry I got to see them twice in Dublin. I even got a taxi to a pub where they were meant to play but it was cancelled.
No miming to be found here..
S.D. James my sister and I used to love TOTP purely for its poor miming. Best is when it fades out too quickly on the backing track or when the singer has done the main and the backing vocals in a studio then on stage get in a muddle as the backing and main vocals are close together. Funny AF
It’s a treat to have someone play/sing live. These days on tv, they refer to people as ‘performing live’. Idk if there’s a clip on UA-cam but the funniest mime was Owen Paul on Pebble Mill with ‘you’re my favourite waste of time’ and also Robson Green and Jerome? Were miming dreadfully on breakfast TV back in the nineties, hilarious but I’m going to see if I can find a link to Owen Paul for you
Here ya go! It was at a time when I’d left school and was slobbing around as some 16 year olds did and happened to be watching this as it was on. So funny m.ua-cam.com/video/2bXIL0DTJGo/v-deo.html enjoy
Maybe he wouldn’t have had a musical future anyway if his totp appearance was anything to go by; m.ua-cam.com/video/ZGDuOw64R9M/v-deo.html
You think he's singing "live" ?
Total classic... loves it!
I seen them in the O2 ABC Glasgow (before it burned) several years back although I can very vividly recall that night! must be great music and company. God bless the Kanes.
Superb memories of this!!!! Superb!!! 😎👌
I saw these a couple of years ago at rewind 80s festival x fantastic x 💗
How good is this 🎉
Anyone Listening in 2017 ;)
Johnnyafc _ yep
yes, and seeing them live next month!
yeah, always listening
Absolutely - great band, great musicians backing them, great live too!
Johnnyafc _ yes me and what a version!
Just found out how good this song is !
Live .absolutely tops.
Great song superb singer ! *****
Wow.. did'nt realise at the time but what a great voice.. and live too 👌👌
Sheer class!!! Piss on the junk knocked out today......so miss the 80s!
Julian Nelson oh me too ! 😢
Wonderful and everlasting 90's music!
+sudhindra srinivas One can count February 9 1989 to the decade of the 80s. Although the 80s started 1978 regarding pop music Looking for Linda sounds funky as the 80s to me, not like the 90s. Maybe one can sense a style of late 80s here.
Cant wait see it live in derby tonight,,,,,
Guy can sing for real
So looking forward to next November and seeing them live ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love it, love it.
Yeah deffo the best song. love it, wish I was Linda lol 😄
For me their best song , these two made intelligent catchy songs
! But due to mysterious reasons, they were totally unknown in my
country.....Belgium
great song
They let him sing live and that's why,some of them at the BBC did recognise class when they heard it,🍺🎺
Absolutely fantastic- Pat’s voice is amazing. Still hoping to see them live before either I or they pop their clogs 😂
Ha ha brilliant comment about a brilliant tune. 👍 must admit, i didnt know hue & cry were still performing. I expect they r very good live.
2019 anyone?? 👍
Shaun Croxford 🙋🙋🙋
He is the absolute bollox, total class
Tour next month. They on in Bilston. Brilliant band.
They played in Bilston, Midlothian?
the voice is still strong
anyone listening in 2016 :)
Yep
yup 26th August 2016
Yep haha
Yes, 13th December, 2016. My name is Linda and I wonder if he's still looking? ;-)
Poppylulu . i've been looking for linda for 17 years .
Yip, that was a tune back in the day.
I found my linda have be married to her for 30 years
Played in my home town of Letterkenny, Donegal last year!!
Yer kidding, where? I would have loved to see him.
james woods an grainnan theatre, great show , are u from Raphoe
Yeah few miles from Raphoe.
james woods yes lad, danny Mctaggart here, hope all is well!!
Hiya Danny, all well here. Long time, long time.....
Looking for Linda
PERFECT pitch 🙃
A classic English song from the 80s.
It's definitely an '80s classic but it's Scottish.
@@lindefann8311 Yes thats true. I Love Scottish groups like Aztec Camera, Big Dish and Simple Minds.
I like this
When chart music and fashion had class.
Quality
Listening 2018
Underated should have been bigger wrote some great songs and voice great
What brilliant band hue and cry. Very unrated band
yes
When this was released my mate and I knew two Linda’s , one was a teaser the other when ever i danced with her she had orgasms on the dance floor sheer bliss but I lost contact years ago
Well that escalated quickly
nice
Viel geiler als die Albumversion, und jeder Ton paßt!
Just found out I'm related to them through my nan 😂
If the guy in the white trousers gets paid... I want his job.
2018
I didn't know Andy Robertson used to sing! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Is that Graeme Duffin on the right hand side. Later joined WWW?
No he was already with the wets.
Here I am in 2018. My birth name was Lynda and I fucken hated this song. When I was at college, we used to go to the pub at dinner times which is where I first heard this. I was on a mechanics course and so I was the only girl, they started singing this to me #cringefest Great memories of EMTEC NOTTINGHAM, the regional RTITB training centre
Big up the female mechanics, respect to you.
is he STILL looking?
MMMMM let me think, who is named Linda, smokes packs of ciggys, and refers to him in doors, oh thats right most of the UK female population, great marketing on this song, i would say, relates to at least 99% of women in the uk in 1989, don't even get me started on the lady in red by chris de burgh, why not just name a song called lady with a dish cloth, that would have really sold millions.
Halloweenville there aren’t that many Linda’s about though. I was born as Lynda in 1970 (changed by deed poll since) but Linda was a name for women the generation before mine. Friends mums were Linda. When I married my first husband and took his surname I was the 3rd one with the same name in the family. My mother in law was Linda and my father in laws sister was Linda too (my 1st hubbys aunty), we all had the same surname but I was much younger with my name spelt as Lynda cos my mother was a snob. So apart from all of us who were Lynda/Linda Frearson’s, there aren’t many
paisley best town Scotland
linda was girl he met on a train and ask for ciggy who was a skint.
mind y did he ever linđa it's a big town
Wee Davie
Omdn
I see all these tales of Linda’s. I used to know a Linda. Abducted her from outside Camden Town station. Then she escaped and here I am stuck in a putrid prison cell with massive Marvin for the next ten years. Oh well 😔. At least I’ve got a roof over my head. Martins not tall or fat by the way 😉. Looking out for Martin I am!!!
Try singing this in an Elvis way
elvis was simple and plan a racist sucker was simple and fuck you j Wayne
Short lived burst of fame, now forgotten, probably turn up on some 80s package deal with 10 other forgotten bands to make some much needed cash.
I saw one of those 80s package tours, absolutely dreadful with most of the original band members replaced and the rest just miming to old hits
Galaxy Tab They opened for Matt Goss last night (12/12/16) at his Shepherds Bush concert.
The lead singer was on BBC breakfast this morning talking about the election. Lol.
I haven't forgotten them at all.
You are an arse hole
Arse hole dont know what yr talking class group
Just heard this on the radio. Good grief, possibly the worst song ever botched together. Awful
What a voice 🔥🔥
Fantastic....The guy singing backing vocals played guitar in the band that played at my wedding....fact.....Good stuff...